Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.  2011 Jun;14(2):161-170. 10.5223/kjpgn.2011.14.2.161.

Nutritional Status of Korean Toddlers: From the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007~2009

• Kim YH
• Lee SG
• Kim SH
• Song YJ
• Chung JY
• Park MJ

• KMID: 2276537
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5223/kjpgn.2011.14.2.161

Abstract

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to investigate the feeding patterns, use of dietary supplements, and nutrient intake of Korean toddlers.
METHODS
We used data for 930 toddlers who participated in the 4th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from 2007 to 2009. Feeding patterns and use of dietary supplements were assessed using standardized questionnaires, and nutrition intake was assessed using the 24 hr recall method.
RESULTS
In 2007~2009, 48.7% of toddlers used dietary supplements. Most parents (95.4%) initiated a regime of dietary supplements for their children following the advice of friends or relatives. Only 0.4% of parents followed the advice given by their doctors for dietary supplements use. In the survey of nutrient intake for toddlers, the prevalence of inadequate calcium intake was 53.9% for subjects aged 1 year, 55.2% for 2 years and 65.6% for subjects aged 3 years. The prevalence of inadequate iron intake was 52.0% for subjects aged 1 year, 48.7% for 2 years and 48.4% for subjects aged 3 years. In the survey performed on feeding patterns of toddlers during the infant period, mixed feeding accounted for 57.4%, breast feeding for 32.2%,and formula feeding for 10.4%. Sixty-five percent of toddlers began weaning between 4 and 6 months.
CONCLUSIONS
This study indicated that a number of toddlers were at risk of inadequate calcium and iron intake. The role of professionals in counseling for qualified dietary intake and dietary supplement use is therefore necessary for Korean toddlers.

Keyword

Breast feeding; Dietary supplements; Nutrient intake

MeSH Terms

Aged
Breast Feeding
Calcium
Child
Counseling
Dietary Supplements
Feeding Behavior
Friends
Humans
Infant
Iron
Nutrition Surveys
Nutritional Status
Parents
Prevalence
Surveys and Questionnaires
Weaning
Calcium
Iron

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